Lately I’ve been seeing a ton of clothing with just a touch of leather here and there. From leather pockets to leather trim, there’s tons of DIY potential. Many of these looks would be easy to accomplish with small pieces of leather, or even leather trim, which often can be found in the trim section […]
Hat Makeover
Remember this hat I found at Goodwill recently? I gave it a makeover! As you can see, I added a piece of black velvet ribbon and a tortoiseshell buckle. The ribbon is secured in several places with a couple of stitches, so I can easily switch it up later if I decide I want to […]
DIY Re-Styled Collage Necklace
Reading The Sparkle Factory re-inspired me to tackle the collage necklace I’d been meaning to make. So I dug up some of my vintage jewelry stash and went for it. I played around with the pieces until I figured out a design I liked, and then I disassembled the vintage earrings I had chosen, and […]
DIY Inspiration: Paint Splatters
Lately I’m intrigued with splattered paint, especially in inky hues. With the right paint or dye, the effect looks like it would be pretty easy to achieve, and there are tons of possibilities for fashion and housewares. You can even paint splatter your nails. I’m itching to give it a try, how about you? 1. […]
DIY Inspiration: Collage Necklaces
Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of what I would describe as “vintage-collage” style necklaces. What I mean by that is necklaces that appear to have been assembled from disparate vintage (or reproduction vintage) elements. I really like the effect, so I’m thinking about ways to make a DIY version. 1. Roberto Cavalli 2. Anthropologie […]
DIY Inspiration: Fancy Friendship Bracelets
Left: Shopbop Center: Anthropologie Right: Nasty Gal When I was a kid I made friendship bracelets, but I never managed to finish any with complicated designs. They seemed to take forever to make. A couple of years ago I made a few, and to my surprise, they didn’t actually take that long. All you’d need […]
Links I Like
If you have the tools, these simple wooden rings look like a fun DIY project. The colored studs on this pouch are so cool. The secret? Spray paint! Get the tutorial here. This looks like the easiest bandeau top ever, and a great way to re-use old leggings. This hedgehog pincushion is out-of-control cute. I […]
12 Unexpected Ways to Mix Patterns
Are you adept at mixing patterns? I must admit that it’s not something I’m very comfortable with or good at, but I admire people who can pull it off. Though some people do it well instinctively, I think with practice you can develop an eye for it. Here are some tips I found, though some […]
DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
In the US, Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 12. I went through my archives and found some projects that might make great Mother’s Day gifts. You’ve still got a week, which is plenty of time for a DIY project, and moms always love stuff you make with your own two hands. These […]